GROVE (Blackley) enjoyed their sixth win on the bounce in the Middleton Thursday Darts League when they beat Tonge Bowling Club 6-1.

It was their 15th success in 17 matches, and they occupy second place in the table, two and a half points behind Woodside, but with two crucial matches in hand.

Grove have also won 15 of their 17 Gallon matches and top that contest.

Higher Blackley Con Club were 6-1 winners over Oddfellows. They are fourth in the table, six and a half points behind the leaders with a match in hand.

Mid-table Duke of Wellington lost 4-3 to Cotton Tree, but they enjoyed the consolation of victory in the gallon.

Higher Blackley Con Club's log-end team has a nine points lead over the chasing pack in the Cheetham Hill League.

Last week they beat Bradford Arms 6-1 while rivals Moston Hotel were going down 4-3 to Charlestown.

The Hyde Easter log-end classic will be played at Frames Snooker Club on Sunday. Entries will be accepted up to 12.30pm, and entries cost £7. There is £500 prize money, of which £200 will go to the champion.